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Gracie's Prayer

Gracies's Prayer  


   
       Amazing Grace, how sweet the taste
          A song I dread up to these days

   Dear Mommy
Mommy, can you hold my hands?
Show me how to make God understand?
Will you hold my hand, like when we would pray, 
maybe then he will listen to the words I say!
How do I ask God, If I can keep you for another day?
I promise this time to pray for you every day

Mommy, please share beautiful words before you say good-bye.
I thank you for the shoes I've grown to love and tie
What am I going to do when I want to talk and be with you?"
Now who's gonna take care of me when I'm feeling blue?

Mommy will you still protect me, when you are gone?"
Defended me, no matter the trouble I will put myself in.
You always explained the reasons why I was here.
You also taught me, how to face my fears away
Now how am I going to find my way home?
Are you still going to whisper words, saying "I'M NOT ALONE!"

Mommy why is everyone offering their sympathy?
No one compares to your supportive heart when it came to me.
Mommy, can you make the suffering stop?
Don't you know you are all I got
Mommy, I have no cure for what is in you
All I can offer is what is in me. 
I want to go and outside and play, with you
Hold my hand and take me with you to the other-side.
The place you spoke of when it came to Amazing Grace.
Your new sweet surrender resting place.

*** Mom I'm here to visit you again.
A place where baskets are offered by family and friends.
Mom, can I stay here forever with you?
Hold me the way you use too.
Mom, to you I sing a lullaby  of praise
Mommy, can you hear me?

                    (ending  metaphor)
Digging deep into the ground, 
There and only there can you be found.
One last breath shared with the open skies.
Mommy, can I go with you?

*to my mom*

By: PD

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Maurice Yvonne September 20, 2014 at 1:16 AM EXCELLENT!!!!

Robin Davis May 23, 2014 at 9:13 PM PD This is so emotionally sad and powerful. The love for your mom is so evident in each line and comes from your heart. Thank you for the nice comment on my Lonely Life poem.

Estela Canama December 30, 2013 at 5:56 AM A wonderful poem coming from the heart.

Roger Horsch December 27, 2013 at 5:21 PM You sure no how to make a man cry. This must have been very hard to write and then yet it sounds like there is forgiveness and a never ending love for her. I weep at the thought of my own mother going to die sooner than I want her to. This is and always will be one of my favorites...Hugs...Roger

Timothy Hicks March 13, 2013 at 1:58 PM This... was... beautiful. I'm sure your mom would be proud of you and this dedication written for her! This is one of the most honest and sincerest poems I have read on this site... hats off to you, my friend! A fabulous read that oozes with emotion... you are a poet not simply of the mind, but of the heart.

Ali Hammoud January 12, 2013 at 11:53 PM Linda, you are a true poet! Always from the heart, a heart made from gold. You inspire me to be like you, but even if I tried there is only you. Let me just enjoy and keep reading through. Love~Ali

Polly Plafcan October 16, 2012 at 1:05 PM Hi! Thank you so much for your comments on my poem. This one is so powerful and touches my heart in a way I've never felt. Thank you for showing me what compassion other people also possess. Absolute genius! Warmest regards, and God bless Polly

Len Gasun September 15, 2012 at 11:19 PM Hi, Linda/PD!Thank you so much for stopping by and your warm congratulatory comments. Million thanks again! I read this poem again but drew me tears. It reminds me of my mom who's far away and my dad whom i love so much but God is with him now. I really miss them both. Indeed, a very impressive write from the greatest poet! Have a blessed and wonderful day always!!! love, leonora

Andrea Dietrich July 2, 2012 at 8:31 AM Sounds like you had fun with Nathan on his birthday. Joe and I had a nice day too. thanks for your comment on my blog! Luv, Andrea

Andrea Dietrich June 30, 2012 at 12:54 AM Still waiting,PD> you HAVE to write a poem and rise up as Phoenix. I forgot the other word you wanted to use with it, but you know what I mean!

Ravindra K Kapoor May 6, 2012 at 12:42 AM Sorry PD I have not only missed this Gem of a Poem but words also, which provide lot of strength and courage, when you are in such a situation but I fully agree with the beautiful and great words by Debbie Guzzi 'mothers don't leave...you look in the mirror and you see them, often as you fall to sleep you see and hear them'. Love and best wishes always.. ...Ravindra....Poet D

Ravindra K Kapoor May 6, 2012 at 12:23 AM This is one of the most heart touching words I have ever seen on Poetry Soup my friend. Great dedication is peeping out from every line and words of this most wonderful and lovely lines written while remembering a mother and her role in any one's life. The last stanza tells a different story my friend, please clarify? I can understand how heavy you would be mind and heart. What a wealth and life time treasure parents are my friend. There can be no better and greater friend like mother..Conti.

Joy Wellington May 4, 2012 at 6:43 PM Dearest PD...I am soooo sorry that your mom wasn't well. Is she OK now? Hope so...this is such a beautiful dedication, I just came across it and I did enjoy this beauty. Thanks for being my friend, thanks for reading my writes and commenting on them. One love my friend! Joy Wells

Elizabeth Wesley April 29, 2012 at 9:21 AM Such sad questions from a child who seems to know what is happenng. Makes me wonder if you went through this PD; hard to imagine having to deal with a situation like this but you touched me with this one. Luv, Lizzie

Robert Johnson April 23, 2012 at 3:25 PM Dear little Gracie, this rhyme is just for you. I hope that it will bring you love when you don't know what to do. May it be a reminder that one day you will find her. And no longer will you have to feel so blue. Robert Johnson April 23, 2012 at 3:32 PM I think my Mom visited this morning. Half awake I heard her say Bob, Bob, Bob. She sounded so young and perfect. Before that she came back to us in a dream. She sent someone to give me a pair of Levi jeans. I was wandering around at a new job with no pants on.:) Dreams, whata ya gonna do? This was the first time I had any remote sense of her since she passed.

Andrea Dietrich April 8, 2012 at 1:54 AM I'm so sorry you can't be here as much as you like. It's very good of you to be at the hospital. I don't know if I could spend a whole day knowing the person I was visiting was in a coma and had no idea I was there. Try to be positive. I know it's difficult. well, goodnight, Irma.

Andrea Dietrich April 7, 2012 at 9:14 PM Irma, how is your mom? Do you visit the hospital a lot? Happy Easter. I am getting off here soon. Lots of cleaning to do for seeing family tomorrow.

Jim Pemberton April 1, 2012 at 6:47 AM Awesome words with a deep meaning! Thanks for y our many poems for us all to enjoy! JP

Ashlee Laforce March 28, 2012 at 8:12 AM this poem is absolutely amazing and so inspiring thanks for sharing.

Debbie Guzzi March 27, 2012 at 8:35 AM Awww YOU, no dear you can not go too BUT mothers don't leave...you look in the mirror and you see them, often as you fall to sleep you see and hear them say "good night hon get some rest you look tired' and when you look into your own childrens eyes, you will see YOUR Mom! Light & Love

Joe Maverick March 26, 2012 at 5:21 PM A truly caring piece you have dedicated to your Mother P D,, you are causing me to think of the easter coming; and my own memories..)

Marty Owens March 23, 2012 at 10:07 AM This brought tears to my eyes...very heart rending....very beautiful dedication...And WOW! Thanks for honoring me with first place in your contest...I appreciate it...Marty

Patricia Lewis March 22, 2012 at 3:01 PM So moving and heart felt! May God continue to open your eyes to write heart felt memories. Patricia Lewis

Len Gasun March 22, 2012 at 11:47 AM Nice poem. I like it.

Charmaine Chircop March 22, 2012 at 9:52 AM A very commotive poem which brought a tear to my eyes.Mums will always find a way to protect us through body or soul.. Somehow they'll be there in their own possible way.. one for my favs-Charma

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